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No silver lining: Invasive goldfish in the Great Lakes

Published on February 16, 2023
Seeing an orange-colored goldfish in your local lake is actually a sign of bad luck for native fish and plants.
Don't miss the Steelhead Made Simple seminar at the Grand Rapids Ultimate Sport Show

Published on February 15, 2023
Get started on the right foot with expert advice on steelhead fishing at West Michigan show in March.
Project seeks to find solutions to reduce flooding in Ecorse Creek watershed

Published on February 6, 2023
Residents asked to take online survey, attend community meetings to share input on potential restoration projects.
How often do Michiganders eat fish?

Published on January 24, 2023
Michigan consumer survey offers insight about seafood consumption.
Fewer Snowy Owls seen in early winter birding in the eastern Upper Peninsula - though numbers likely to increase

Published on January 9, 2023
Michigan Sea Grant's Elliot Nelson also reports it's a good year to see Bald Eagles as more than 45 birds are regularly at the Dafter Landfill at one time.
What does it take to be a Great Lakes commercial fishing deckhand or seafood processor?

Published on January 3, 2023
Sea Grant team identifies skills, training to learn to be successful in the commercial fishing industry.
Aquaculture literacy and education provides an international perspective

Published on December 31, 2022
Extension educators enjoy adventure to Indonesian fish farms.
Engaging communities or working in partnership with others?

Published on December 31, 2022
Effective community engagement is needed for addressing human health outcomes, community resiliency, and sustainable use of the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers.
MSU graduate student, Alexandra Benitez-Gonzalez, highlighted by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Published on December 31, 2022
In her 'Voices From the Field' article, Benitez-Gonzalez describes her journey and learning the Importance of effective risk communication.
Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 3

Published on December 21, 2022
Local governments have a very important role to play in the protection of surface water, ground water, drinking water and wetlands; often filling the gaps in state and federal regulations.